Software Maintenance Update (SMU) version 11.5(2) on Cisco DCNM 11.5(1)
Cisco DCNM Release 11.5(2) offers a Software Maintenance Update (SMU) that can be applied only on top of the DCNM Release 11.5(1) for the OVA/ISO/Appliance form factor. DCNM Release 11.5(2) also offers Cisco SAN Deployment on Windows and Linux.
Install the SMU for SAN OVA/ISO only if you've deployed IBM SAN16C-R 8977-R16 in your network. For all other supported hardware, we recommend that you deploy Cisco DCNM Release 11.5(1).
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SMU version 11.5(2) is supported with Cisco DCNM Release 11.5(1) only. |
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Only a root user must install the SMU version 11.5(2) on Cisco DCNM Release 11.5(1). |
For information about SMU version 11.5(2), refer to Cisco DCNM Release Notes, Release 11.5(2).
Installing SMU version 11.5(2) on Cisco DCNM 11.5(1)
Cisco DCNM SAN Deployment using Windows and Linux installers supports IBM Switch (IBM SAN16C-R 8977-R16). To enable this support with DCNM SAN OVA/ISO deployment, install Software Maintenance Update (SMU) version 11.5(2) on the base installation of Cisco DCNM Release 11.5(1). For all other supported hardware, we recommend that you deploy Cisco DCNM Release 11.5(1).
To apply the Software Maintenance Update (SMU) on Cisco DCNM SAN OVA/ISO installation in Standalone deployment mode, perform the following steps:
Before you begin
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Ensure that Cisco DCNM 11.5.(1) appliance is operational.
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Take a backup of the application data using the appmgr backup command.
dcnm# appmgr backup
Copy the backup file to a safe location outside the DCNM server.
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If Cisco DCNM appliance is installed in VMware environment, ensure that you take a snapshot of the virtual machine. For instructions, refer to VMware Snapshot Support for Cisco DCNM.
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Ensure that you plan for a maintenance window to install SMU version 11.5(2).
Procedure
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Download the SMU file. |
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Unzip the dcnm-va-patch.11.5.2.iso.zip file and upload the file to the /root/ folder of the DCNM setup. |
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Log on to the Cisco DCNM appliance using SSH as a sysadmin user. Run the su command to enable root user.
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Run the following command to create a screen session.
This creates a session which allows you to execute the commands. The commands continue to run even when the window is not visible or if you get disconnected. |
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Create a folder named iso using the mkdir -p /mnt/iso command.
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Mount the DCNM SMU version 11.5(2) file in the /mnt/iso folder.
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Navigate to /scripts/ directory.
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Run the ./inline-upgrade.sh script.
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Ensure the DCNM application is functional, by using the appmgr status all command.
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Terminate the screen session, by using the exit command.
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Unmount the dcnm-va-patch.11.5.2.iso file from the DCNM setup.
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What to do next
Log on to the DCNM Web UI with appropriate credentials. The version shows 11.5(2) on the login screen.
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If you try to install the maintenance update again, a note appears stating that the patch is already applied on the Cisco DCNM. |